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Mears gives voice to a group of women who are paid to be seen and not heard. Slate 20110907 Mears has produced a fascinating study. Boston Globe/The Find 20110911 Mears acknowledges that walking the runway can be a thrill unlike any other [but also] notes some of the industry's exploitative aspects. Stylelist 20110922 A nuanced, and deliciously complicated depiction of an industry. Tottenville Review 20120119 This book is sociology at its finest. Mears's rarified status as a model-researcher provides rich insight into the specific nuances of fashion. American Journal Of Sociology/AJS 20120720 Mears's book represents an original, highly readable contribution to the field. Choice 20120201

Offers a mostly grim picture of what's endured by those trying to make a living off their looks. --Slate.com

"""Mears gives voice to a group of women who are paid to be seen and not heard."" Slate ""Mears has produced a fascinating study."" Boston Globe/The Find ""Mears acknowledges that walking the runway can be a thrill unlike any other [but also] notes some of the industry's exploitative aspects."" Stylelist ""A nuanced, and deliciously complicated depiction of an industry."" Tottenville Review ""This book is sociology at its finest. Mears's rarified status as a model-researcher provides rich insight into the specific nuances of fashion."" American Journal Of Sociology/AJS ""Mears's book represents an original, highly readable contribution to the field."" Choice"

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Ashley Mears is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Boston University

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